Description

4-Methylumbelliferyl 4-o-(A-L-Fucopyranosyl)-B-D-Galactopyranoside is a specialized fluorogenic substrate designed for the sensitive detection and quantification of specific glycosidase enzyme activity. This compound matters because it provides a reliable, high-throughput method for enzymatic assays, offering superior sensitivity and a clear fluorescent signal upon enzymatic cleavage. It is primarily needed by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic industries for applications in enzyme kinetics, inhibitor screening, and biochemical research.

Application

• Enzymatic Assay Substrate: A critical reagent for fluorometric assays targeting specific α-L-fucosidase or related glycosidase enzymes.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studying enzyme kinetics, mechanism of action, and substrate specificity of glycosyl hydrolases.
• Diagnostic Development: Serves as a key component in the development of diagnostic kits for genetic disorders like fucosidosis.
• Pharmaceutical Screening: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms to identify potential enzyme inhibitors for therapeutic development.
• Microbiology: Can be used to characterize bacterial glycosidases for research in microbiology and gut microbiome studies.
• Quality Control (QC): Utilized in QC laboratories for the potency testing of enzyme preparations and related biopharmaceutical products.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Methylumbelliferyl 4-o-(A-L-Fucopyranosyl)-B-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	383160-15-4
Molecular Formula	C22H28O13
Molecular Weight	500.45 g/mol
Synonyms	4-MU-α-L-Fuc-(1→4)-β-D-Gal; 4-Methylumbelliferyl α-L-Fucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-galactopyranoside; α-L-Fucosidase Substrate; 4-MU-Fuc-Gal; Fluorogenic Fucosidase Substrate; 4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-L-fucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-galactopyranoside; 4-MUF-α-L-Fuc-(1→4)-β-D-Gal
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methylumbelliferyl 4-o-(A-L-Fucopyranosyl)-B-D-Galactopyranoside is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for critical research and diagnostic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Fluorogenic Activity	Functional in standard assay

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.